There are 6 ways to get from Emerald to Mackay by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Mackay (MKY)plane EMD - MKY
4h 1m$478–771Drive 370.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Emerald to Mackaycar 370.2 km
4h 36m$68–98Bus, train
- Take the bus from Emerald to Rockhampton Railwaybus Rockhampton
- Take the train from Rockhampton to Mackaytrain Spirit of Queensland
8h 49m$94–1,294Bus
- Take the bus from Emerald to Rockhamptonbus Rockhampton
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Mackaybus Townsville / ...
9h 5m$109–214Bus via Mackay
- Take the bus from Emerald to Rockhamptonbus Rockhampton
- Take the bus from Rockhampton to Mackaybus Au050-1 / ...
9h 53m$94–164Train
- Take the train from Emerald to Rockhamptontrain Spirit of the Outback
- Take the train from Rockhampton to Mackaytrain Spirit of Queensland
10h 51m$79–2,211
Emerald to Mackay by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Emerald to Mackay is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 4h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Emerald to Mackay is to fly which takes 4h 1m and costs $470 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Emerald to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Emerald and arriving at Mackay via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Emerald to Mackay. However, there are services departing from Emerald and arriving at Mackay via Rockhampton. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 51m.
The distance between Emerald and Mackay is 291 km. The road distance is 370.2 km.
The best way to get from Emerald to Mackay without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 49m and costs $90 - $1,300.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Emerald to Mackay, including transfers.
Emerald to Mackay bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, depart from Emerald station.
Emerald to Mackay train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, depart from Emerald station.
The best way to get from Emerald to Mackay is to fly which takes 4h 1m and costs $470 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $220 and takes 9h 5m, you could also train, which costs $75 - $2,300 and takes 10h 51m.
What companies run services between Emerald, QLD, Australia and Mackay, QLD, Australia?
Virgin Australia and Qantas fly from Emerald Airport (EMD) to Mackay (MKY) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Emerald to Mackay via Rockhampton in around 9h 5m.
- Website
- qantas.com
Flights from Emerald Airport to Mackay via Brisbane
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $380–1,300
Flights from Emerald Airport to Mackay via Brisbane, Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $380–1,300
- Phone
- 1800 872 467
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
Train from Rockhampton to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–1,195
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $40–70
- AChoice
- $60–80
- Gold Class
- $954
- Heritage Class
- $1,195
Train from Emerald to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $35–1,012
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $35–60
- AChoice
- $50–65
- Gold Class
- $808
- Heritage Class
- $1,012
Train from Rockhampton to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–1,195
- Book at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Website
- Queensland Rail Travel
- Schedules at
- Queensland Rail Travel
- BQuick
- $40–70
- AChoice
- $60–80
- Gold Class
- $954
- Heritage Class
- $1,195
- Phone
- 1300 473946
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
Bus from Emerald to Rockhampton Railway
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $50–80
- Flexible
- $75–95
Bus from Emerald to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $50–80
- Flexible
- $75–95
Bus from Rockhampton to Mackay
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–120
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $60–90
- Flexible
- $85–120
Bus from Emerald to Rockhampton
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- Greyhound Australia
- Schedules at
- Greyhound Australia
- Early Bird
- $50–80
- Flexible
- $75–95
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Booking & Getting There
Emerald to Mackay bus services, operated by Greyhound Australia, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Emerald to Mackay train services, operated by Queensland Rail Travel, arrive at Rockhampton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Emerald to Mackay is 370 km. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Emerald to Mackay.
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